Clarification from the agency

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applicants have to be US citizens who are authorized command-sponsored dependents of civilian or military personnel stationed with official Government Orders at US NAS Sigonella, Italy. ACTIVE DUTY members are eligible to apply for flexible positions and, if selected, work during their off-duty hours as long as they obtain their Command's written authorization.

Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs all pool lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary. etc.).
• Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass, etc.).
• Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary.
• Conducts and documents pool chemical testing results. Checks chlorine and pH levels on a scheduled basis; notifies Certified Pool Operator or supervisor of chemical imbalances; adjusts chemicals as directed.

Conditions of employment

• Minimum age requirement is 16 years.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation (NACI).
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Work schedule is subject to change and may include working early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs independently and over 50lbs with assistance. Physical demands may be beyond normal requirement during rescue.
• Work is performed in indoor or outdoor aquatics facilities. May be exposed to sunburn and eye irritation due to chlorinated water.
• CIVILIAN CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS: No-Fee Passport (containing VISA and Statement), Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders to Sigonella, or Command-Sponsorship authorization, and Sojourner's Permit/Application Letter.
• ACTIVE DUTY CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS: Military Orders to Sigonella and Command's written authorization.

Qualifications

This position has promotion potential. If qualified at the entry level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target level upon meeting the qualification requirements and at management's discretion.

Qualifications:
Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) - Entry level

• 6 months of general experience or 1 year of education above high school
• Lifeguard Training Certification
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
• First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Blood Borne Pathogens

General experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position.
At the entry level qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following KSA's:

• Knowledge of cash handling procedures
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing

Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) - Target level
In addition to the certificates required at the entry level, candidates' previous work experience must show 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience or 2 years of education above high school that include at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation.
General experience is any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position.
Specialized experience is experience at the NF-01 level (or equivalent) that is typically in or related to the work of this position.
At the target level to determine order of referral qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following KSA's:

• Knowledge of pool safety rules
• Knowledge of DOD, Don and CNIC policies
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures of MWR regarding the use of Aquatic facilities
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures
• Ability to tactfully, but forcefully, provide instruction on water safety, facility rules and regulations, and enforce them.
• Ability to conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and pool area
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, document the results, and adjust chemical imbalances, as directed
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Note: The NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between Italy and the United States prohibits the hiring of any person who holds Italian citizenship and is considered a Dual National by the Italian Government into any U.S. position. Those U.S. citizens who are considered "ordinarily resident" in Italy are also ineligible for employment by U.S. commands and activities in Italy. Contractors and their family members are also ineligible if they do not have civilian component status.